Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Doug Watson Resigns as Scotland Men's Head Coach
Doug Watson, the coach of Scotland's men's cricket team, has stepped down.
He became the interim coach in March 2023 and was made permanent in early 2024.
His departure follows a review of the team's performance.
Under his leadership, the team competed in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Cricket Scotland is grateful for his commitment and the positive impact he had on the team.
Watson mentioned he will miss working with the team, and is proud to leave with the team top of the ICC CWCL2 qualifying table, while also looking forward to spending more time with his family.
Doug Watson has resigned as the Scotland men’s head coach.
Watson was appointed interim coach in March 2023.
He was appointed permanent head coach in early 2024.
Watson's decision followed a review of recent results.
Cricket Scotland is planning for the future with no fixtures until March 2026
- Who
- Doug Watson, former Scotland Men’s Head Coach
- What
- Resigned from his position.
- When
- September 7, 2025
- Where
- Cricket Scotland.
- Why
- Following a review of recent results and future planning.
- Coach Resignation
- Doug Watson
- Team
- Scotland Men's Cricket Team
- Reason for Departure
- Review of recent results, strategic planning
- Date of Announcement
- September 7, 2025
- Appointment as Interim Coach
- March 2023
- Permanent Head Coach Appointment
- Early 2024
- Next Fixtures
- March 2026
